New ZealandLong-awaited rainfall set to hit countryThe dry weather is set to continue up until Christmas, the MetService says.12 Dec 09:05 PM
New ZealandExtra firefighters called in to fight Timaru blazeFirefighters at Timaru blaze have called for backup.07 Dec 04:26 PM
New ZealandFive people injured in crash near TimaruFive people have been injured following a two-car crash near Timaru.02 Dec 10:48 PM
New ZealandHouse fire in Timaru under investigationA fire is under investigation in Timaru after a blaze at a house this morning.13 Nov 10:05 PM
EconomyWhich part of NZ is most at risk of a house price drop?New Zealand's smaller towns and cities are most vulnerable from house price falls03 Nov 02:32 AM
BusinessUse by date 'next year': Outrage over mouldy mozzarellaShe was shocked to hear Mainland knew about the problem.02 Nov 03:26 AM
New ZealandTeen child murderer refused paroleA man who stabbed a child to death when he was just 15 has been denied parole.13 Oct 07:10 AM
New ZealandDoctors restart 7yo's heart after horror crash kills fatherLittle girl was brought back to life after car crash that killed her father.27 Sep 06:14 PM
New ZealandFatal crash witness: 'I can't un-see that'Timaru fatal crash witness describes the "horrible" scene which unfolded in front of him.15 Sep 12:43 AM
New ZealandWoman dead after crash near TimaruAn 80-year-old woman is dead following a collision between a car and a van.13 Sep 06:07 AM
New ZealandFarmer charged with thefts, burglariesCanterbury farmer Matthew Woods charged with string of rural thefts and burglaries06 Sep 10:31 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal for witnesses to fatal crashPolice are appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash on SH1 at Pareora on Saturday06 Sep 12:34 AM
New ZealandMan dies, girl critical after Timaru crashA man has died following a three-car crash near Timaru in the South Island.02 Sep 06:03 PM
New ZealandBanker's death now 'unexplained' - policeDeath of popular banker Michael Phillips now "unexplained", police say05 Aug 06:52 AM
New ZealandTimaru fire not suspicious, fire service saysOccupants escape after neighbour raises alarm; warning on heater placement issued.30 Jul 03:41 AM
New Zealand'Days to drain': Rain eases but floodwaters remainPeople are urged to stay well away from flooded roads with water levels remaining high.23 Jul 01:07 AM
New ZealandSoaked south faces threat of more downpoursThe clean-up is underway but there's also anxiety about another deluge forecast.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCivil Defence to evacuees: Don't go home yetEvacuees from near Heathcote river should stay away tonight as waters set to rise again22 Jul 10:46 AM
New ZealandBrief respite from rain for South IslandThe rain is set to ease for South Islanders - but, be warned, more rain is on the way22 Jul 02:40 AM
New ZealandStuck 7 mins from home for 2.5 hoursThe Timaru family of five kept themselves entertained by looking out the window.21 Jul 08:39 AM
EmploymentIndian restaurant sorry over migrant worker payRestaurant ordered to pay $13,865 after it failed to pay migrant workers a minimum wage.10 Jul 05:02 AM
New ZealandMan arrested over Sth Canterbury shootingsArrest made after an Oamaru man was shot in the leg on Sunday.04 Jul 10:38 AM
New ZealandTwo people dead after crash in South CanterburyThe crash happened on State Highway 8 shortly after 5.15pm.03 Jul 07:32 AM
New ZealandSouth Canterbury shooting incidents puzzlePolice are investigating two shooting incidents on the same day in South Canterbury.03 Jul 05:40 AM
New ZealandHorror night on roads: 16 hurt, 1 deadThere were seven crashes, including one fatal smash, on New Zealand roads overnight.30 Jun 07:12 PM
New ZealandKiwi cyclist dies in Corsica accidentA Christchurch cyclist has died in a riding accident on the French island of Corsica.30 Jun 03:19 AM
New ZealandTimaru Hospital blaze starts in sterilising machineThe Fire Service has stopped a fire from ripping through Timaru Hospital.19 Jun 12:41 AM
New ZealandDream job? Share room with rats, minimum payA dairy farm assistant ad warns of drug testing, minimum wage, and rodent visitors.12 Jun 06:16 AM
SportRugby player jailed for attempted rapeJohn Junior Faave appeared in the Timaru District Court this morning.31 May 11:59 PM
New ZealandChild killer went on the runChild killer Robin Pitney failed drugs test and went on the run.28 May 11:19 PM
New ZealandPolice seeking missing man in TimaruMurray Wall, 53, has been missing since this morning.25 May 11:02 AM
New ZealandMan's hand cut off in meat works accidentA new employee at a meatworks lost his hand in an accident with an auger.21 Mar 11:11 PM
New ZealandMajor drug bust in South CanterburyA major hydroponic cannabis growing operation, with more than 800 plants, has been found by police in South Canterbury.23 Feb 03:44 AM
New ZealandFalling log tragedy: Worksafe prosecutingCharges have been laid against a Timaru lumber yard in which a toddler died when a log fell on him last year.15 Feb 02:48 AM
